ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood opened her conversation with Solomons clients on 14 September with a view that runs against the market mood. Many investors are worried about oil-driven inflation and rising interest rates. She noted, however, that US equities were near all-time highs even as rates climbed. Inher analysis, rising real yields are doing...Read More

For ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood, the part of the market most out of step with its potential is healthcare. “We believe that the most inefficiently priced part of the market today is in the healthcare space,” she told Solomons clients at Beyond the Boardroom in Sydney on 14 September. She attributed this to large...Read More

Beyond the Boardroom is our client experience series, built on a straightforward idea: that the conversations most worth having with clients are rarely the ones that fit inside a review meeting. On 14 September,  that series brought Cathie Wood to Sydney. Cathie is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest. She...Read More

We’re delighted to welcome Luke Aitken as a Senior Private Wealth Adviser to the team at Solomons. Luke brings over a decade of financial planning expertise, having worked with individuals, families, and business owners across every stage of their financial journey. He spent over four years as a Senior Financial Adviser at Viridian Financial Group,...Read More

Sydney, Australia – 8 April 2026 Solomons Group, a national wealth management group with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, has entered into a strategic partnership with MST Financial to strengthen portfolio construction, research access and investment solution capabilities for its advisers and clients. Under the agreement, MST Investment Solutions will provide asset allocation support...Read More

Solomons Group is delighted to welcome Daniella Elchaar to our team as a Private Wealth Adviser. With more than a decade of experience in financial planning, Daniella brings a strong record of helping clients build, protect and manage their financial futures with clarity, structure and long-term direction. Daniella has worked extensively with wealth accumulators, pre-retirees...Read More

A new U.S. tax proposal, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, is making waves – and not in a good way for Australian investors. While the name might sound promising, this bill could have serious financial consequences, particularly for superannuation funds and small businesses with exposure to the U.S. market. Why It Matters for Australian...Read More

The introduction of ‘payday super’ marks a significant shift in how superannuation guarantee (SG) payments will be managed in Australia. Here’s an overview of what’s changing and the implications for employers. What Is Payday Super? From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay SG contributions to employees’ super funds on the same day...Read More

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and its economic policies remain a hot topic in Australia, drawing significant political attention and public concern. Here’s a breakdown of the key issues shaping the conversation, from interest rates and inflation to a landmark payroll tax decision involving Uber. Interest Rates: Balancing Inflation and Economic Strain Political Pressure...Read More

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is intensifying its focus on investment properties and high-value lifestyle assets, using advanced data-matching programs to ensure tax compliance. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the law. Investment Properties: A Key Focus for the ATO Investment properties have long been under the microscope...Read More